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Mental Health Matters Wales is one of Wales’s leading mental health charities. We are an ever-growing charity with big ambitions. We need a wide, diverse and range of experience and skills in our team. Our team members are our number one resource. We do our upmost to ensure individuals feel respected, valued, and cared for, by enabling career success through the provision of unique opportunities to thrive and foster an inclusive workforce which embraces our shared set of core values based on character, relationships, and giving back to the communities where we work.

If this sounds like an organisation you would like to join and become part of a dynamic staff team to lead the way in supporting the improvement of social, emotional and physical wellbeing needs of the population across communities in Wales, then Mental Health Matters Wales is the organisation for you!

We are a friendly, flexible, and supportive employer

We work to reduce stigmas associated with mental health and support people in their recovery

we believe with the right support and resources everybody can create a life that feels meaningful to them

We are a fast paced and growing organisation with career progression is open to all

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Wellbeing Retreat Worker – Bridgend

Salary:£24,803 – £26,936 per annum (pro rata)

£12.89 up to £14.00 per hour actual

Hours:2 x 20 hours and 1 x 15 hours posts available

Working Pattern:Evening and weekend shifts (5pm – 10pm) on a four-week rolling rota covering Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Are you passionate about supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing in a safe, non-clinical environment?

We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at the Wellbeing Retreat in Bridgend. This innovative out-of-hours service provides short-term support to people experiencing emotional distress or needing a safe, supportive space.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing person-centred support and de-escalation for individuals in emotional crisis
Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment
Supporting people to develop positive coping strategies and onward referrals

You will be part of a small, dedicated team working in the evenings and at weekends, helping individuals to feel heard, respected, and empowered.

This role is ideal for someone with:

Experience in mental health, support work, or similar
Strong communication and active listening skills
A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people in your local community. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Wellbeing Retreat Worker

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Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner

2 x 37 Hours per week

1 x x18.5 Hours per week

Location: Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf/Bridgend/Community

Welsh Speaking desirable

To provide timely, effective, and intensive support to children and young people (CYP) experiencing emotional distress, crisis, or escalating mental health needs as an alternative to hospital admission. The role aims to provide wraparound support in community settings including homes, schools, or designated safe spaces.

Salary: £24,803.00 to £26,665.00 per annum, Pro rata for 18.5 hour post

(12.89 per hour starting)

Pension: Auto Enrolment during probationary period, unless Opt-out)

9% after probation period

Interested!?

Please contact our HR Department or download the relevant recruitment pack for more information

Closing date: Midday on 18 April 2025

Interview Date: W/C 22 of April 2025

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Any queries, please contact our HR department on:

recruitment@mhmwales.org

01656 651450

Casual Worker Roles

Purpose of the post

The purpose of the casual worker role is to provide flexible and immediate support to ensure that essential services remain operational during periods of staff absenteeism.

Casual workers play a critical role in ensuring that services are delivered consistently and efficiently, contributing to the overall stability and success of the organisation.

We have availability for casual hours in:

Wellbeing & dementia hubs

Advocacy

Wellbeing Retreat

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: Zero hours

Pension: Auto Enrolment during, unless Opt-out)

Interested!?

Please contact our HR Department or download the relevant recruitment pack for more information

Available casual hours

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Casual Dementia

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Casual Retreat

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Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Services

Mental Health Matters Wales (MHM Wales) is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment, particularly within our strategic vision, working practices and employment policies.

Equally, we believe in the value and dignity of all people affected by mental health of all backgrounds, their right to self-determination and a good quality of life.

Recruitment

We are mindful having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to better represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by mental health. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to the BME Mental Health Workplace Good Practice Certification Scheme (WGPCS) we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

At MHM Wales, everyone can achieve their full potential and help reduce the stigma of Mental Health regardless of.

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Marital Status

Race

Colour

Nationality

Hours of Work

Religious Beliefs

Political beliefs

Disability

Age

This just doesn’t stop with our recruitment process but extends throughout MHM Wales with our Training & Development, Supervision, and Equal Opportunities.

We work to achieve an equal working environment free from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation and have a range of policies to ensure this.

Pay -

MHM Wales offers competitive salaries with all our roles, including a set number of annual increments, dependent on role

Training & CPD -

All employees are encouraged to undertake training & CPD to bulid on their current skills set and develop new skills which will aide them in their role or career